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US Army Museum of Hawaii

2131 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Waikiki)
808 955 9552
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As featured in Honolulu for free
Ranked #12 of 143 attractions in Honolulu
Type: Museums, History Museums, Military Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii is housed in historic Battery Randolph on the grounds of Ft. DeRussy in Waikiki. Constructed from 1909 to 1911, this... more » Owner description: The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii is housed in historic Battery Randolph on the grounds of Ft. DeRussy in Waikiki. Constructed from 1909 to 1911, this Coastal Artillery Battery protected Oahu with its two 14-inch disappearing guns. The battery was built so well that it was unable to be torn down in the early 1970's to make way for the military's Hale Koa Hotel. The battery was turned into a museum in 1976 and begins with story of early Hawaiian warfare and covers every major military event in the Pacific theater of operations through Vietnam. The Gallery of Heroes honors Hawaii's soldiers who have received our nation's highest awards: the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross. The Museum and the Hawaii Army Society's Museum Store are open from 9am - 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Audio tours are available for rent for a small fee in both English and Japanese. « less
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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

There is NO admission fee, and some VERY knowledgeable volunteers working there. The museum is relatively small, but interesting. It is WELL worth the money!!! It is on the Western end of Waikiki Beach.

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Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Located near the Outrigger Reef at the Beach Hotel on Kalia Road, the museum offers visitors a bit of history. Documenting the history of the Hawaiian military, most notably during World War II, the museum gives visitors a sense of he importance of Hawaii's contributions to the US military. Favorite areas included the Medal of Honor exhibit, Animination's role in... More

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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Very informative covering the Vietnam war and the attack on Pearl Harbor. Lots of military history. No charge for entering museum.

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Perth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Well worth a look, lovely bookstore at entrance. Lots of great relics and things in this museum. Nice to see, in conjunction with Pearl.

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Rancho Cordova
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

This museum was done very well! Explained how it had 2 cannons that disappeard below view from the ocean while they were reloaded.. A lot of history and artifacts.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

This Army museum is free and has a surprising amount of information about the Army. The museum incorporates information about Hawaii throughout each exhibit and you can learn about every war. Make sure to visit the upstairs where you can see a helicopter and the room of heroes. If you enjoy military history, it's worth a stop and the best... More

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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

This is a perfect museum for history buffs. My husband and I love history and were excited to hear about the US Army Museum while staying in Waikiki for our honeymoon. It is free and had so much more stuff than we expected. I bet we walked around for an hour and a half reading everything. Cute gift shop too,... More

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Sydney
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

If you are a bit interested in WW 2 and U.S. and Japanese history and artifacts this is really worth a visit. Admission is free but a donation is a nice gesture.

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New York, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

Found this place using my mobile TA app. Great recommendation for sure - really enjoyed my visit. The exhibits are of very high quality. I particularly enjoyed the Vietnam War exhibit. Definitely stop by if you are a military history junkie like me.

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Aston, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Very detailed history and attention to detail. Helpful staff and a nice place to visit, no rush / no hurry.

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